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SECKATARY HAWKINS ART PEN AND INK #2
I'll be listing several "Original Illustrated Art". All are original and 100 % "Guaranteed Authentic!" This is a Legitimate Collection and Not Reproductions! They were done by an artist named "VICTOR ERWIN", who worked for one of the Newspapers in Davenport Iowa. Circa, 1930's or earlier. Some are pen & Ink, some watercolors. Victor Erwin was head artist in designing John Deere ads. He also did old tyme comic strips titled: Secretary Hawkins and Chief Blackhawk. His etchings of Charles Lindbergh and Will Rogers were well known. Victor was also a violinist and had his own band, giving his friend, Meredith Wilson ( wrote Music Man ) his musical start. This information was obtain from a family member. This is the original newspaper artwork for the Comic Stripe, SECKATARY HAWKINS. Done with pen and ink and signed Seck. This artwork came from Erwin's portfolio. Done on heavy Card Stock. It Measure 22 1/2" X 5 1/2" high,. Circa, 1920/30's or earlier. CONDITION: minor light age toning and minor soil, mostly to the edges, minor edge and corner wear. small corner bend in lower right corner..Some Surface wear. Has been housed a a portfolio and is nice and clean for the most part. SHIPPING: to lower 48 states includes confirmation or signature confirmation All items will be insured. All international items will be insured. All items will have on-line delivery confirmation for tracking purposes. Any item that closes over 200.00 and is paid for through PayPal will also have on-line signature confirmation. My first priority is getting the item to you in good condition. All items are well packaged- I make the assumption that gorillas may handle them at some point along the way. I usually ship via Priority Mail. If I think a light item might ship safely via 1st Class Mail I will state that in my auction. DO NOT ASK ME TO CUT CORNERS. Returns ONLY if item is NOT as Described!! You must notify me before returning any items.Item must be received back in the same condition as was sent. I give a full refund if item is not as described or pictured excluding shipping & insurance costs. We describe all items to the best of our ability. Please understand, we're NOT EXPERTS! Please email any questions BEFORE you bid. Please keep in mind, most of our items are over 100 years old and normal age should be expected. Photo's are considered part of the description, so please view them all. Payment is due within 3 days. We reserve the right to decline any bids with members who have a history of negative (for non payment) or hidden feedback ratings. SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY!!! Please note that we do not reveal our reserve price while the auction is in progress. Thanks for viewing our auction, grannyjo |